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Deficiency Records for Brunswick Health Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Brunswick Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Brunswick Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2025-07-31 | 2025-09-01 | Y |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2025-04-15 | 2025-05-20 | Y |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2025-04-15 | 2025-05-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-04-15 | 2025-03-31 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-11-06 | 2024-12-09 | Y |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2024-11-06 | 2024-12-09 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-09-10 | 2024-10-18 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2024-06-21 | 2024-07-23 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-07-23 | Y |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-07-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-07-23 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-01 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-12 | Y |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-10 | N |